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EU watchdog urges banks to prioritize clients in AI usage
31.5.2024
The EU's top financial regulator, ESMA, mandates that banks and investment firms ensure AI tools prioritize client interests, reinforcing accountability under MiFID
NYDFS Issues New Crypto Firm Guidance for Consumer Complaints
30.5.2024
New York’s top financial regulator has issued new guidance which requires cryptocurrency service providers to collect relevant data to assess whether they are resolving customer service requests and complaints in a timely and fair manner, it announced Thursday
Marketnode Secures Series A Funding Led by Financial Services Giant HSBC
30.5.2024
On Thursday, Singapore’s Marketnode, a digital market infrastructure operator, secured funding for its Series A financing round led by HSBC, the British multinational universal bank and financial services group. The exact amount raised during the Series A funding was not disclosed. HSBC Joins...
Swiss University Introduces 16-Day Bitcoin Course; Critics Question Exorbitant Fee
28.5.2024
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences has said it will kickstart a 16-day Bitcoin economy training course in March 2025. The short course aims to help students understand how bitcoin influences the financial system. Understanding Bitcoin’s Impact on the Financial System The Zurich...
Okx Ceases Crypto Trading Services in Hong Kong — Users Advised to Withdraw Assets
25.5.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Okx has decided to withdraw its virtual asset service provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong. As a result, Okx will stop offering centralized virtual asset trading services to Hong Kong residents by May 31, 2024. The exchange stressed that customer funds remain...
P2P Bitcoin Exchange Hodl Hodl Suspends Lending Services for US and UN Embargoed Countries’ Residents
25.5.2024
Hodl Hodl, a non-custodial Bitcoin exchange, has announced changes to its “Terms of Service” agreement affecting the availability of its lending services. The platform is now excluding residents of the U.S. as well as U.N. embargoed countries from its lending platform, citing...
OKX Withdraws VASP License Application in Hong Kong
24.5.2024
OKX announced on Friday that it has withdrawn its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong and will cease to provide trading services to residents.
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Hong Kong SFC considers allowing Ether staking for ETF issuers
23.5.2024
SFC reportedly held discussions with the country's crypto ETF issuers about providing staking services via licensed platforms
Japanese E-commerce Giant Mercari Launches Ethereum Trading
23.5.2024
The Japanese e-commerce giant Mercari has taken another step into the crypto sphere by launching Ethereum (ETH) trading services on its app.
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U.S. House Set to Vote for First Standalone Crypto Market Structure Bill
22.5.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote in favor of a crypto market structure bill as a standalone piece of legislation for the first time
Binance.US wins appeal to reinstate Florida money services license
22.5.2024
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should, a state appeal court told the Florida Office of Financial Regulation
SEC fines NYSE parent company $10M for failing to report cyberattack
22.5.2024
The Intercontinental Exchange will pay a penalty for failing to timely inform a cyber intrusion. The enforcement action affected several ICE subsidiaries, including the New York Stock Exchange
BitGo to Offer Custody Services for CoinDesk 20 Constituents
22.5.2024
The broad crypto price gauge has seen about $5 billion in perpetual futures volume since January
SEC's Gensler Says House Bill Would 'Undermine' Regulator's Crypto, Capital Markets Oversight
22.5.2024
The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act would hurt investors and hamper the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's work, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Wednesday
Deutsche Bank Infra Provider Taurus Expands to North America
22.5.2024
Crypto technology provider Taurus opens its first North American office in Vancouver to meet increasing demand for digital asset services after expansion in London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Dubai.
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Best Game-Changing Projects to Keep an Eye on in 2024
21.5.2024
Get ahead of the curve with our exclusive guide to the most exciting and transformative projects poised to make waves in 2024. From decentralized video streaming platforms revolutionizing media and entertainment to smart contract ecosystems and crypto analytical services, each project offers...
DTCC Smart NAV Pilot Utilizes Chainlink for Blockchain-Based Mutual Fund Data
20.5.2024
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced the successful completion of its Smart NAV pilot, leveraging Chainlink’s technology to enhance its Mutual Fund Profile Service I (MFPS I). The initiative aims to bring trusted data to blockchain ecosystems, facilitating more...
Coinbase Ventures Into Australia’s $600 Billion Pension Market With Tailored Crypto Services
19.5.2024
Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, is planning to tap into Australia’s $600 billion self-managed pension sector, according to a Bloomberg report. The company is developing a service tailored for this sector, aiming to cater to the growing interest in crypto investments among self-managed...
Mastercard Welcomes 5 Startups to Blockchain and Digital Asset Program
18.5.2024
Mastercard’s Start Path Blockchain and Digital Asset program has expanded to include five new startups, aiming to explore innovative uses of blockchain technology. “Digital assets are becoming increasingly mainstream, speeding up commerce with trust and transparency,” Mastercard...
Mastercard Welcomes 5 Startups to Blockchain and Digital Asset Program
18.5.2024
Mastercard’s Start Path Blockchain and Digital Asset program has expanded to include five new startups, aiming to explore innovative uses of blockchain technology. “Digital assets are becoming increasingly mainstream, speeding up commerce with trust and transparency,” Mastercard...